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Outlook 2007 Data File Check in Progress

When you open Outlook 2007 some cogs appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen with a hint detailing "datafile check in progress"

This seems to display all the time.

FIX 1

Do a search for the SCANPST tool which repairs your outlook file
Run Scanpst.exe
select backup file first if errors are found
!!!!DO NOT USE OUTLOOK DURING THE REPAIR"


Look in C:/Program Files/Common Files/System/MSMAPI/1033/
or c:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12
(2003 - The number 12 changes depending on which version of Outlook you have installed)
FIX 2

Apply all windows updates:-

1. Start Internet Explorer
2. Click Tools --> Windows Updates
If you cannot see tools tap the ALT key on your keyboard and the menu bar appears
3. Express
4. Review Updates
5. Install

FIX 3

There is also an Outlook 2007 hotfix which can be applied CLICK HERE
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